News comes to us from one of Zune Boards administrators “Mys Videl” that they have a partially working version of Linux installed and “sort of” running on the Zune. “Yes, I've been working on it for quite awhile and have a lot of bugs to work out and a lot of features to work out. It currently has to be booted while synced and has limited capabilities but I've at least got it partway working.” was the thread started by Mys Videl and the thread caught fire quickly to now have over 4 pages of responses to the OP.

We already knew the Zune processor could handle Linux but this is very interesting, to actually have a partially working install (even though it voided the warranty completely).

Here’s some future info from Mys Videl: “The way to boot it to the zune right now is very complicated, takes some time, and is risky if you don't know how to do it. I won't be releasing this until there is no risk to Zune users when they use Zune Linux. We are looking for graphics people who are willing to make logos and stuff for Zune Linux, we also will be looking for Beta Testers when it comes to that point. The Source will be released when the OS is released, so I don't get ripped for all my code before it is even released Smile. I'll give you a hint to what I used so you can look in to being able to make mods for it... DOS and nASM Smile. But I promise once it is released it will be open source so that everyone can modify it, but credit for base and kernel will have to go to me. The loader to boot a new OS on to your Zune however will not go open source.

It will be quite interesting to see the progress Videl makes with this venture, we all knew it was coming and kudos for making it there first.

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